June 11, 2009, 8:37PM

What do you ask a rock n' roll legend? "Born on the Bayou is my favorite song," Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, drummer and founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival patiently answered. So much for trying to impress the rock star. Full story »

May 22, 2009, 4:14PM

For music junkies who still like purchasing their music in physical formats there's no better place to be than the "Grand Rapids Record & CD Show" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 24, at the Radisson G.R. Riverfront, 270 Ann Street NE. The popular event features dealer booths' pitching Rock, Country, Jazz and Rhythm and Blues LPs, 45s,... Full story »

April 07, 2009, 1:09PM

His death haunts me. It's been more than a week since aspiring rapper "Nas-D," died from severe burns suffered in an apartment fire in Columbus, Ohio, on March 28. The former Muskegon resident was also known as Nasir Dooley to his friends and family. I never met the 32-year-old Dooley. But, I had the honor of being asked by... Full story »

April 03, 2009, 2:31PM

Despite their enormous influence on most "American" music genres, African American performers continue to be largely ignored by mainstream media. RELATED CONTENT Video after the break. But we can help get the word out that two of rhythm and blues hottest newcomers — Trey Songz and Bobby Valentino — who will perform 7 p.m., at The Delta Plex in... Full story »

March 24, 2009, 2:39PM

VIDEOS Check out three videos of Ruthie Foster after the jump. The truth is, Ruthie Foster, long ago, should have been a household name for music lovers. But, it's a fact of life that the general public's attention is usually herded towards less-talented, fads of the day, like William Hung and Kelly Osbourne. Full story »

March 16, 2009, 5:55PM

Break out the Geritol. The headliners announced for ROTHBURY 2009 music festival is looking suspiciously like an "oldies" revue. Bob Dylan, a reunited Grateful Dead (now called The Dead) and Willie Nelson? Undeniably some great talent, but for a festival that bills itself has a hip and happening event designed to attract a younger crowd, the question is will... Full story »

March 13, 2009, 11:18AM

I'm still feeling like a "stooge" because I missed out on the chance to hang out with punk godfathers Iggy Pop and The Stooges recently. The band stopped by Grand Haven to visit friends and family on March 4. Iggy is a Muskegon native, and at least one of the Stooges has West Michigan connections, also. Full story »

March 03, 2009, 12:24PM

Maybe I just take this thing we call life too seriously. Then again, momma always said I was too smart for my own good. But it seems to me there are too many people in this world who get off on taking advantage of and using other people. You know the ones: Always there when times are good; Embracing... Full story »

February 16, 2009, 10:48AM

It's likely only a matter of weeks before organizers of the ROTHBURY music festival starts unveiling some of the musical acts for summer 2009's line-up. (Can anyone smell "Phish" in the air?). Other strong bets, based on AEG Live's other 2009 concert productions, include: The Killers; The Cure; Amy Winehouse; Perry Farrell and Nine Inch Nails. So now might... Full story »

February 14, 2009, 12:44AM

It's a world filled with the likes of The Temptations, Bobby Womack, Earth, Wind & Fire and Isaac Hayes. If you're looking for endless treasures of "old school" rhythm and blues music you'll find it at Harold Wright's Rite-Way Communications, 60 E. Broadway, in Muskegon Heights. His regular customers affectionately refer to it as "Harold's House of Music," because... Full story »

February 12, 2009, 12:09PM

"2AM Official Video" -- Slightly Stoopid Don't be "stupid," just get over to the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids on March 21, and get "Slightly Stoopid." The group will perform their mesmerizing blend of punk and reggae rhythms at 7 p.m. at the Grand Rapids club. Tickets can be purchased for $20 or in a four-pack for $60 through... Full story »

February 09, 2009, 10:18PM

Update: 5:25 p.m. Feb. 10 A big thank you to several Earwax readers for pointing out that Al Greene recorded for HI Records, not Motown, which I erroneously reported in this blog entry. Green, a Grand Rapids native, never recorded for Motown, although several of his albums were later re-released by the label. Posted 10:18 p.m. Feb. 9 Although... Full story »

January 23, 2009, 11:24AM

Blues music lovers in West Michigan have reason to feel good. Some of West Michigan's most talented blues musicians can be found jamming together from 4-7 p.m. every Sunday at The Grand, 24 Washington Avenue in Grand Haven. The weekly jam sessions kick off Jan. 25. Each week will feature short sets by various blues bands who will also... Full story »